Insulation assemblies for roofing and method of installation
a technology of insulation assemblies and roofing, applied in the direction of roofs, constructions, building components, etc., can solve the problems and achieve the effect of reducing component placement errors and saving considerable tim
Inactive Publication Date: 2007-10-11
HANDY & HARMAN
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[0006] An insulation board assembly is directed to ridged insulation boards that have additional structural elements pre-installed onto the surface. These additional structural elements may be introduced during the manufacturing process or in an operation that is separate from manufacture. According to one embodiment, the insulation sheet has a matrix of stress distribution plates pre-installed on its face. In another embodiment, the insulation board has a full-coverage, reinforced facer pre-installed on its face. In a third embodiment, the reinforced facer is pre-installed onto the insulation board in a lattice configuration. An insulation board that has the necessary structural elements pre-incorporated onto its surface eliminates the need for the installer to handle and correctly place and position the individual components. This saves considerable time and reduces component placement errors.
[0008] Provisions of a ridged insulation board with pre-installed and pre-positioned stress distribution plates having sufficient strength eliminates the need for separate and additional stress distribution plates and thereby improves efficiency by reducing errors and labor costs.
[0009] A method of fastening the insulation board having pre-installed structural elements is adaptable for efficient installation on flat or low slope roofs.
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This saves considerable time and reduces component placement errors.
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[0016] A ridged insulation board assembly is designated generally by the number 10. The ridged insulation board assembly 10 is preferably employed in roofing systems, which are flat or low pitch configurations and typically have a substantial expense. The ridged insulation board assembly 10 is comprised generally of a ridged insulation board 14 and an additional structural element, such as stress distribution plates 12, incorporated on or into the surface of board 14 as shown in FIG. 1. The stress distribution plates 12 may be manufactured of metal or plastic or other suitable materials. The stress distribution plates 12 can be introduced during the manufacturing process.
[0017] Alternatively, the stress distribution plates 12 can be introduced in an operation that is separate from manufacture but prior to installation of the assembly 10 onto the structural surface or roof deck. For this application, this process of introducing additional structural elements in or onto the surface o...
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A ridged insulation board assembly that is comprised generally of a ridged insulation board and an additional structural element that has been pre-installed in or onto the surface of the insulation board. The assembly is installed onto a support surface such as roof deck without separate stress plates.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims the priority of U.S. Provisional Application 60 / 760,153 filed Jan. 18, 2006.FIELD OF THE TECHNOLOGY [0002] The present application relates generally to construction and insulation of roofs and more particularly to flat or low-slope roofs. BACKGROUND OF THE TECHNOLOGY [0003] There are several types of roofing systems for low slope or flat roofs. As a general rule, however, all roofing systems including low slope and flat roofing systems, include at least three basic components: a substrate, thermal insulation and a water-proofing membrane. Four primary types of roofing systems are known: built-up roof (asphalt or cold tar pitch base), modified bitumen (asphalt based pre-manufactured sheets), single ply (EPDM, TPO and PVC and thermoplastic alloys) and spray foam polyurethane (polyurethane foam with silicone, acrylic, polyurethane and polyurea coatings). [0004] Built-up roof and modified bitumen roofing systems are k...
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CPCE04D3/3603
Inventor CHOINIERE, STANLEY W.KELLY, JOSHUA S.
Owner HANDY & HARMAN